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Foreskin issues

2018-01-02 12:50:52
Little kid.1.5yrs foreskin unmovable.. Properly He was to cry when bathroom time also shower... Plz clarify...
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Yes its phimosis Cnsult Pediatric Surgeon for examination and management

Answered2018-01-08 11:37:08

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This is called phimosis. The prepuce or foreskin should fully retract by 3 years of age,otherwise debris accumulates underneath and leads to infection. If you can't do it manually by yourself,consult a paediatric surgeon.

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